The White House

No, this is not another blog post about elections or governments, but it's about the color white that so many of us love to decorate our homes with. I read a while back where someone commented that white wasn't really a color? However, it is and there are many shades to white, vanilla, cream, grayish white tones and no two colors of white seem to be the same, but they some how all work together. White is such a soothing color and when you use a splash of color, it just becomes the center of attention.

I'm always inspired to read books that show white in their decorating and I have many in my collections. I thought I'd share some of my favorite pictures with you:

At Home With White is one of favorite books that I often turn to for inspiration.


(Taken from At Home With White book)

The one thing I know I am always drawn to is white pottery. McCoy is probably my all time favorite and I normally don't part with it unless I come across an exact piece. However, I've been known not to part with even the duplicate piece and just put it in a different spot or group them together.

(As seen in the Decorating Naturally book)

What is it about clear glass, apothecary bottles, jars, vases, compotes, glasses that I'm drawn to. I guess it's the sheer fact that you can place the grouping together and use them any time of the season and against a white backdrop, it just blends seamlessly.

(Seen in The New French Decor book)

French decorating, who isn't drawn to the allure of France or the English countryside. I know that's my dream vacation, but until I get the nerve to get on an airplane, I'll just buy French inspired decorating books.

(As seen in the Vintage Vavoom book)

What could more romantic than a white bathroom with a chandelier under a canopy. Okay, I know who has time to soak in a tub, but as busy women we should make time for ourselves.

(As seen in the Simply Romantic Decorating book)

I say the more mirrors, the merrier. I love mirrors and if the silver is missing the more I want it. You can group them together or a large mirror can make a statement in a room. See how adding a slash of color with the flowers just makes everything else pop in the room.

I envisioned this place to be in a French Chateau with someone sitting in front of the fire relaxing, but it's actually from Jessica McClintock's home in California. What an inspirational designer she is. I used to love to watch the episodes of her home when they showed them on House Beautiful.

(As seen in the Decorating Naturally book)

Okay, haven't we all dreamed of sleeping under the stars or on a sleeping porch. Well, not if you live in Texas, the humidity would be miserable and if that didn't keep you awake the mosquitoes would. I really love the simplicity of this room.

Here's my version of white and since I meant to show you the prom dress I found this weekend during my previous post, I thought this would be the perfect time to. I found the dress when we were in Canton. The minute I spotted it, I just loved it. I think the dress will be a winner this fall during the Junk Gypsy Prom.

Let me know your ideas about decorating with white.